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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.26, 582.67 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.26, 582.67 and 235.73 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.26 : 582.67 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.26/582.67 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.26x = 582.67 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.26x = 137,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,352.80/422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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